Space & Solar System Teaching Resources for Key Stage 2 - Upper
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We Are Moving Project
An Earth and Space project that develops knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts, research skills and writing skills.
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The Solar System – Cut and Paste Activity
Use this cut-and-paste activity to make a mini solar system book.
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Space Word Search
Review science vocabulary terms with an engaging space word search.
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Night and Day Worksheet
A worksheet to help students demonstrate their understanding of night and day.
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Planets of the Solar System Factbook
Bring the planets in the solar system into focus with a fun worksheet that can be turned into a factbook!
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What About Me? Other Regions and Objects of the Solar System
A worksheet that explores other features in the solar system besides the sun and the planets.
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The Solar System to Scale
A poster showing the planets in our Solar System in order, and scaled according to their diameters.
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Solar System Mobile – Craft Activity
Use this printable solar system craft when learning about the planets and their position in relation to the Sun.
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Individual Planet Posters
Use this set of posters with your space unit to teach about the individual planets.
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Space - Word Wall Vocabulary
Use these space vocabulary words and space terms to unlock the solar system for your primary students as they learn about space, the solar system, and the world far beyond your school.
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The Tides Poster
A poster highlighting the tides on Earth and how they are effected by the Moon.
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Hemispheres Worksheet
A worksheet highlighting the hemisphere, equator and country locations.
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How to Make a Sundial
A worksheet outlining how to make a sundial.
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3D Object Astronaut Template
3D object nets to create an amazing astronaut!
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Astronaut Template
A set of four astronaut templates to use for space-themed displays in your classroom.
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You're out of this World Certificates
A space themed certificate awarded to a student for reaching new heights.
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Celestial Bodies - The Moon PowerPoint
A 16 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching your students about the moon.
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Moon Phases Worksheet - Northern Hemisphere
A worksheet to use when teaching students about the phases of the moon.
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Moon Phases Worksheet - Southern Hemisphere
A worksheet to use when teaching students about the phases of the moon.
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Moon Phases Posters - Southern Hemisphere
A set of two posters depicting the phases of the moon in the southern hemisphere.
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Moon Phases Posters - Northern Hemisphere
A set of two posters depicting the phases of the moon in the northern hemisphere.
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Movement of the Sun, Earth and Moon Model
A hands-on model to demonstrate the interplay and movements of the sun, Earth and moon.
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Celestial Bodies - The Earth PowerPoint
A 15 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching your students about Earth.
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Celestial Bodies - The Sun PowerPoint
A 12 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching your students about the sun.
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Science Experiment - Does the Sun Produce Heat?
A science experiment which explores the sun as a heat source.
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Sun, Earth and Moon - Title Poster
A poster to use on your display board when learning about the interplay of the sun, Earth and moon.
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Planets of the Solar System Posters
Use this set of visually striking and informative posters about the planets of our solar system in your classroom.
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Solar and Lunar Eclipse Posters
A set of two posters with information and diagrams about Solar and Lunar Eclipses.
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Number and Algebra Mathematics Investigation - The Solar System in Our Space
A mathematics investigation about number and the scale of the solar system, embedded in a real-world context.
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Formation of Earth - Reading Comprehension Worksheet
A reading comprehension activity that helps develop literacy skills and outlines the events and processes that led to the formation of our home planet.
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Energy of the Sun Worksheet
An activity that explores how to record the amount of energy coming from the sun.
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How Earth Was Formed - Worksheet
A worksheet that helps students prepare a presentation about the formation of Earth.